GryOnLine.org – 92% Simply beautiful! GamePub.com – 90% As far as games for children go, Great Journey is almost a masterpiece! AdventureGamers - 80% Usually at this point in a review I would be saying that parents should definitely be picking up Great Journey for their kids, but in this case I can easily say that even those without kids should think about finding a copy of this game to play. Wonderful graphics, a funny story, and enough challenge for kids ensure that Great Journey is a game that lives up to its title. +Read More
GameZone – 72% In the end, the game offers up some good lessons about littering, treating others in a nice way and even not to feed crocodiles the wrong sandwich. A game that I feel most parents would simply have no problem letting their children play. There are very few games that are aimed at this young audience that don't have the word Nintendo next to them. It's a solid adventure for your young ones. +Read More
Grrlgamer What might be behind of The Great Journey being such a great game for kids is the fact that the company actually used feedback from children in the making of the game. Maybe this is the example the entire gaming industry should follow to create other equally fun and entertaining titles for the young ones. +Read More
GameBoomers Though it is geared toward the six to twelve-year-old crowd, it most assuredly can be enjoyed as a quality family experience. All in all, I\’m sure that many adult gamers, as well as the target audience it was created for (especially those new to the genre), might just enjoy the story that the adventure offers. I found Great Journey to be a pleasant diversion; one that I hope will forge the way for more children\’s fare like it. +Read More
Previews
BonusStage We took a recent build for a spin and found the game to be fun, with a simple to use interface, bright, cartoony visuals and five themed mini-games for one or more players. The eco-friendly plot and non-violent action are well done, and the game should keep the kids occupied with its single-player adventure and unlockable mini-games. Parents looking for a fun game they can sit down with their kids and get into themselves should keep an eye out for this one when it hits stores. +Read More
eToychest Great Journey looks to be a great game for younger players. Granted, this is not a game for adults. The puzzles are simple – suited well to youngsters who are just beginning to find the joys of language and education. But it is fun nonetheless, and parents may find that they enjoy playing this title alongside their children. Overall, the educational elements are wrapped in a very attractive package that children will find very enjoyable once it ships. +Read More
CosmosGaming.com Great Journey is an adventure game that appeals to both younger children ages 6-12 as well as some older players. The title still has work to be done before it will be ready for North American audiences, but appears to be on its way to becoming a hit for younger audiences everywhere. Great Journey: Mr. Penguin's Letter is set to be an excellent adventure title for younger audiences everywhere, and it'll be one to definitely pick up for yourself and your children when it releases later this year. Although it may not have a popular license, it may end up becoming one. +Read More
JustAdventure.com Anyone who enjoyed – and misses – the lively inventiveness of the classic Humongous characters Putt Putt, Spy Fox & Freddie Fish need look no further than developer Rebelmind\’s Great Journey for what may be the next big thing in children\’s adventure games. +Read More
GameChronicles.com I am very impressed with my preview copy of Rebelmind\’s Great Journey. If the two levels of I played are indicative of the final product, both younger gamers and parents alike should be anticipating this title. Parents will appreciate Great Journey for providing their children with a fun, violence-free game that encourages problem solving and warns of the pitfalls associated with needless pollution. Younger gamers will appreciate the challenging mini-games, thought-provoking puzzles, exploring the widely varied environments, and the fact that Great Journey will treat them as young gamers, not “little kids”. +Read More
GZKidZone.com Based on a mainstream technology developed by Rebelmind, making use of enchanting, pre-rendered backgrounds and smoothly animated, real-time 3D characters, the game looks and feels different than most of the other titles from this genre available on the market today. +Read More
QuandaryLand.com Great Journey is a great little game for introducing kids to adventure gaming, especially those who have been used to games of the more action variety as the pacing of the game picks up and slows down alternately. Great Journey is quite a nice little adventure game. It has a lot going for it: bright, eye-catching graphics, lively music, a good point and click interface, a simple story with an environmental message, plus some fun puzzles along with the more manipulative interludes. +Read More
ComputerGames.ro First, Great Journey is a funny game. An adult may find it boring 90% of the time but I still enjoyed the animations and the boat mini-game. On the other hand, a kid will be very hard to convince to leave a computer with this game installed. Strangely, my girlfriend also tried the demo and she even told me she would play the final version, so be sure to keep it there in case you buy it, as girls usually prefer less violent challenges. Then, Great Journey is a game not only fit for a kid but also even suitable because it can teach him important things like respect and love for nature. +Read More
AdventureGamers.com It\’s not often that an adventure game targeting youths succeeds in capturing the whimsical feel that Great Journey seems to have in spades. Hopefully, all will soon have an opportunity to enjoy the story and artistry of this game once it finds its way to our shores. +Read More
Interviews
AdventureGames.com Personally, I have seen the future of children\’s adventure games, and that future is Great Journey, by Rebelmind Studios. Rebelmind have created a gem in this pure adventure for children. This games features, design, and entertainment value are so kid-smart, that it makes you wonder why there aren\’t more like this title to chose from.
The answer of course, is that it isn’t as easy as it sounds, and yet Rebelmind has set an impressive bar, using feedback from actual children to gauge the game's playability and credibility. Perhaps this is one answer for better quality games – more kid beta testing. +Read More
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